There are 6 ways to get from Natal to Recife by bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Recife
best- Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus
5h 33mR$135–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus Natal
5h 40mR$85–140Drive 284.5 km
- Drive from Natal to Recifecar 284.5 km
3h 37mR$150–216Fly from Greater Natal International Airport
- Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane NAT - REC
3h 44mR$489–3,149Bus via João Pessoa
- Take the bus from Natal to João Pessoabus Natal
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa to Recife - TIPbus João Pessoa
6h 5mR$93–220Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Natal to João Pessoabus
- Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane JPA - REC
5h 57mR$1,217–3,359
Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natal to Recife is to bus which costs R$ 85 - R$ 140 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Natal to Recife is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs R$ 140 - R$ 220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Natal and arriving at Recife - TIP. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Natal and Recife is 303 km. The road distance is 284.5 km.
The best way to get from Natal to Recife without a car is to bus via Recife which takes 5h 33m and costs R$ 130 - R$ 160.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Natal to Recife, including transfers.
Natal to Recife bus services, operated by Cruzeiro, depart from Natal station.
The best way to get from Natal to Recife is to bus via Recife which takes 5h 33m and costs R$ 130 - R$ 160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R$ 480 - R$ 3200 and takes 3h 44m.
Natal to Recife bus services, operated by Cruzeiro, arrive at Recife - TIP station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natal to Recife is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Natal to Recife.
What companies run services between Natal, Brazil and Recife, Brazil?
Cruzeiro operates a bus from Natal to Recife - TIP 4 times a week. Tickets cost R$130–150 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Azul flies from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Recife International Airport (REC) twice daily.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Greater Natal International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$430–3,400
Flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,400–3,200
- Phone
- +55 (81) 2101-9000
- Website
- viacaocruzeiro.com.br
Bus from Natal to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- R$130–150
- Schedules at
- clickbus.com.br
- Book at
- clickbus.com.br
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